Our staff is made up of compassionate, skilled professionals who are dedicated to supporting individuals and families throughout the community. Across a wide range of programs and services, each team member plays an essential role in providing guidance, resources, and care—working every day to help others build stability, resilience, and brighter futures.

Meet Our Team

Administration

Scott Morgan
Executive Director

Belinda Takhar, LSW, MPA
Deputy Director
Human Resources

Lindsey Bamberger, BA
Fiscal Manager

Sydne Maurer
Executive Administrative Assistant

WIC Clerk

Community Support & Resource Services

Holly Brown
Family Advocate Supervisor
Car Seat Safety Coordinator

Lisa Yesitis, LSW
Family Advocate II
Reach Up
Family Engagement Program

Brooklyn Isherwood, MSW
Family Advocate II
IVB Social Worker
Parenting Class Instructor

Crystal Cancilla
Family Advocate I
Supervised Visitation
Parenting Class Instructor

WIC Clinic

Ivonne Silis
WIC Clinic Competent Professional Authority
Lactation Consultant

Karla Silis
WIC Clinic Competent Professional Authority
Lactation Consultant

Differential Response

Samantha Ortiz, BA
Differential Response Supervisor
Northern Rural Nevada

Alisa Chagolla, BA
Differential Response Worker
Humboldt & Lander

Jocelyne Mariscal
Differential Response Worker
Carson, Douglas, & Storey

Katie Drake, BS
Differential Response Worker
Elko County

Tatum Gorecki
Differential Response Worker
White Pine & Eureka

Foster Youth Independent Living

MJ Torres, LMSW
Foster Youth Independent Living Supervisor
Rural Nevada

Bianca De Leon
Foster Youth Independent Living Worker
Carson City & Fallon

Darlene Sanchez
Foster Youth Independent Living Worker
Pahrump

Michelle Weaver, LMSW
Foster Youth Independent Living Worker
Pahrump

Rylee Schomer
Foster Youth Independent Living Worker
Winnemucca

Food Bank

Susan Raty
Food Bank Coordinator